Goodhertz: Tupe Plug-In
reviewed by Gus Berry
Goodhertz is on a mission to help give your recordings vibe and character, and they’re doing a stellar job with the plug-ins they’ve put out so far. Tupe is another brilliant addition to...
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ToonTrack: Legacy of Rock Superior Drummer SDX Expansion
reviewed by Liam Nelson
Let me start by saying that I am a firm believer in “real drums,” and I’ve spent countless hours tracking and mixing them. The main thing I’ve learned is that everything...
FabFilter: Timeless 3 Delay Plug-In
reviewed by Dave Hidek
FabFilter has a reputation for taking common effects plug-ins, such as compression and EQ, then elevating them to new, mind-blowing levels of utility and complexity. I’m used to thinking,...
Synchro Arts: VocAlign Ultra Plug-In
reviewed by Dave Hidek
The newest iteration of VocAlign, a timing and pitch control plug-in from the award-winning UK-based software developer Synchro Arts, comes in the form of VocAlign Ultra. This new version elevates its...
Leapwing Audio: Al Schmitt Signature Plugin
reviewed by Garrett Haines
Our community lost a titan when Al Schmitt passed recently. I suppose if there is any consolation, it comes from knowing that Al shared his experience through tools such as his Pro-Channel for Oram...
Brainworx: Black Box Analog Design HG-2MS Plug-In
reviewed by Chris Hughes
The HG-2MS from Brainworx is self-described as “your mix bus’ best friend.” Designed to impart rich tube harmonics and analog coloration in mixing and mastering, this plug-in offers...
Output: THERMAL Distortion Plug-In
reviewed by Scott McDowell
I’m a big fan of distortion plug-ins – these days, who isn’t? If you are, you’ve got to check out THERMAL, from Output. There’s so much to this plug-in that I’ve...
Leapwing: RootOne Plug-In
reviewed by Scott McDowell
If you find yourself chasing modern low end, you’ll eventually end up playing with a subharmonic synthesizer. There are plenty of options, ranging from outboard gear like the dbx 120A...
Klevgrand: Brusfri Noise Reducer Plug-In
reviewed by Gus Berry
About two months ago, I was mindlessly scrolling on Instagram when an ad for a “Noise Reducer” plug-in caught my eye. (Yes, I know, I got reeled in by an Instagram ad). It showed an artist...
Universal Audio: DBX 160 Compressor/Limiter UAD Plug-In
reviewed by Mike Kosacek
Universal Audio has been quietly updating some of their previously released plug-ins with new features that you may have overlooked if not watching closely. About four years ago, I purchased the dbx...
Roger Mayer: 456 HD 500 Analog Tape Simulator
reviewed by Pete Weiss
With the era of analog tape slipping ever further into the past, growing numbers of newer-generation music recordists have had precious little experience with actual tape. Analog tape, though still...
Aberrant DSP: SketchCassette II Plug-In
reviewed by Larry Crane
My recording world began via the cassette tape format. I had saved money to buy a cheap home stereo cassette tape recorder, and I’d borrow my dad’s deck for recording my sound-on-sound...